Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
